Brandon Guyer (7 year MLB player w/ Rays & Indians) joins the show to discuss topics on nutrition, developing healthy habits, the importance of sleep, mental performance and training, building confidence and the power of visualization while also getting into topics on his playing days, his experience playing in the World Series, his new training business Fully Equipped Athlete plus much more!

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S4E2: Nutrition & Mental Performance w/ Brandon Guyer (former MLB player)

For our first episode of Season 4, Rob Hahne (Director of the NVTBL & founder of the American Travel Baseball Alliance) joins the show to discuss the ATBA, reasons why coaches should get involved and the main purpose of the alliance while also highlighting some great aspects of the ATBA website and the countless resources and information it provides all at no cost. We also talk about his playing career, having perspective as a coach, his first season coaching college players in the NVCL and an amazing inside look into Kyle's Kamp and the impact they have on families in the community plus much more!

S4E1: ATBA Introduction w/ Rob Hahne (ATBA Founder, NVTBL Director)

On this episode, Conner Hall (former 2-way star at Marymount & current coach with the Saints) goes over baserunning fundamentals and team principles on the base paths, leading off first, second and third with some great tips and advice at each bag, getting a read on the pitcher’s pick-off moves, when we should take the extra base and how we should approach baserunning in BP while also diving into tips on stealing, dirt ball reads and a bit of insight into the Division 3 program at Marymount plus much more!

S3E16: Baserunning Fundamentals w/ Conner Hall (asst. coach at Marymount)

Mike Gallagher (head coach at Robinson SS & co-founder of the Metro Baseball Academy) provides advice on how players and teams should approach the uncertain months ahead and why teams should be cautious trying to catch up on lost time. We also discuss how best to maximize the summer months in regards to development, recruiting and a balanced and competitive schedule while we also get into college camps, the goal of the Metro Senators PSL team and insight into Robinson’s green days, off-season workout schedule and what he likes to see in incoming freshman plus much more! 

S3E15: Maximizing the Summer Season w/ Mike Gallagher (Robinson head coach)

On this podcast, Tyler Womer (coach at Erskine College) goes over how they set up infield practice at Erskine and what they want their players focusing on, infield drills, teaching players how to have an internal clock, how different coaching styles help certain players, teaching defensive situations while we also get into topics on Division II baseball like recruiting, roster sizes, scholarship info, how the COVID-19 situation will affect recruiting and how a couple of plays turned the Flying Fleet's season around plus much more! 

S3E14: Infield Practice & Division II Insight w/ Tyler Womer (asst. coach at Erskine College)

On this episode, former big leaguer LJ Hoes (Baltimore Orioles & Houston Astros) explains having an approach at the plate and how to find an approach that will work for us, drills to master our approach, having confidence w/ 2 strikes, studying the pitcher and pregame batting practice while also getting into topics on work ethic, lessons he learned from his time in the big leagues, routines, athletic development and what it takes to play at the next level. LJ also shares why he decided to go pro after high school, his MLB debut plus much more!

S3E13: Hitting Approach & Work Ethic w/ LJ Hoes (former MLB player & asst. director of player development at The St. James)

Founder of CatchersU and head coach of Osbourne Park Jack Ferrick returns to the podcast to discuss the recruiting process and how the current COVID-19 crisis will affect it. Jack also breaks down how the recruiting process should begin and some important questions players need to answer before jumping in. We also discuss what he looks for when trying to find the right fit for a potential recruit while we dive into the weeds on the various recruiting periods, verbal and written commitments and NLIs, what players should be doing right now with additional time on their plate, different recruiting budgets, communicating with coaches and how to properly use other recruiting resources plus much more!

S3E12: Recruiting While Quarantined w/ Jack Ferrick (Osbourne Park head coach)

Former MLB player Mike Colangelo returns to the podcast to help us maneuver our way through quarantine by giving us tons of great things we can be doing on our own and at home to help us improve our game. We discuss taking advantage of extra time & what players should be doing on a daily basis, break down several at home drills & exercises, ways to increase bat speed, 2-strike approach mentality, competing with yourself, tips on recruiting during this time and much more.  

S3E11: At Home Training w/ Mike Colangelo (former MLB player & Colgan HS head coach)

Former Naval Academy catcher and current Osbourn Park head coach Jack Ferrick goes over how a catcher should set up & find comfort behind the plate, everyday drills, reducing your pop time, pitch sequences, calling games, building a relationship w/ the umpire, how to handle the "Trae Turner play", catching at the next level plus much more!

S3E10: Catching Development w/ Jack Ferrick (Osbourn Park head coach)

On this episode, former William & Mary shortstop Kyle Wrighte sits down to discuss proper fielding technique and keys to building a strong foundation, different drills and why we do them, practicing different hops and spins, building confidence, pre-game ins and outs, the recruiting process plus much more!

S3E9: Infield Play w/ Kyle Wrighte (former William & Mary shortstop)

Ben Kaplan (Oakton HS coach) explains performance anxiety and how it can affect our game, covers strategies to help overcome anxiety and fears, common issues he sees with youth athletes and their mental approach, pre-game routines, drills, lessons plus much more! Ben can be reached at DMCKaplan@gmail.com or on Twitter/IG @DMCKaplan

S3E8: Overcoming Performance Anxiety w/ Ben Kaplan (Oakton HS coach)

On this episode, we sit down with USA Baseball’s director of coaching development Andrew Bartman at the 76th annual ABCA convention in Nashville, TN. Prior to joining the team at USA Baseball, Coach Bartman coached collegiately for 12 years, including stints at his alma mater Lincoln College, MacMurray College and Bethany College, and also recently worked as the Youth liaison for the ABCA. For this podcast, we discuss new USA Baseball initiatives and resources, coaching, growing the game of baseball and teaching it the right way, recruiting, the ABCA convention and preview next year’s event in Washington, D.C., plus much more!

S3E7: Coaching Development & ABCA Convention w/ Andrew Bartman (USA Baseball)

McLean head coach John Dowling goes over the expectations for incoming freshman & what players should focus to become productive varsity players. We also get into choosing the right travel program, strength and development, being a good teammate, drills and fundamentals and much more!

S3E6: Preparing for High School Play w/ John Dowling (McLean head coach)

On today’s show, we are joined Marc Polymeropoulos to discuss his parents guide to surviving the baseball recruiting wars. Marc served 26 years in the CIA before retiring from the Senior Intelligence Service this summer. Marc has presented his recruiting talk to hundreds of parents and players, drawing from his experience with the recruiting process with his son Chris, who will be a senior catcher this spring at James Madison HS and has committed to playing at Roanoke College. He talks about the good times and the bad, but also provides a great perspective for parents and players starting the recruiting process and advice on how to combat the challenges that go along with picking the right showcase team, traveling, communicating with coaches and the many other dynamics that go along with the recruiting process. 

S3E5: Surviving the Recruting Wars w/ Marc Polymeropoulos

On this episode, Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Tyler Zombro discusses segments on pitching and becoming a professional prospect. We dive into topics on pregame routines, mechanics, injury prevention and recovery, incorporating technology, using weighted balls, mental preparation, competitiveness and some personal stories about his career and his breakout 2019 campaign in which he was named the organization's top minor league reliever.  

S3E4: Pitching & Becoming a Pro Prospect w/ Tyler Zombro (Tampa Bay Rays pitcher)

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